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Posted: 7/27/2018 12:01:09 PM EDT
Got this interesting email this morning. Apparently Bud's is having PTR build/rebuild Century's remaining stock of C93 sporters. Decent price at $550 as well.
 Attached FileC93 Sporter @ Bud's Backed by PTR's lifetime warranty. Wonder if PTR is using this as a learning experience to get into the 5.56mm roller locked clone game? I reserved one, we'll see how it compares to my original C93.  Man, two years ago I said NO MORE ROLLER-LOCKED GUNS, here I am buying more C93s and wanting a 9mm clone.
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Posted: 7/27/2018 12:26:58 PM EDT
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This has me super excited that we'll see 5.56 offerings from PTR next year.
The receivers are all stamped Century Arms C93 Sporter, but PTR-91 is more involved with this project than Century Arms. PTR-91 is manufacturing the barrels and other parts for these surplus kits. PTR will also powder coat, assemble, and warrant these C93s. That's right this gun is covered by PTR-91s limited lifetime warranty! May pass on this CP93 sporter even though it sounds like a terrific deal that I'll regret passing. Just want one with a welded rail and a shorter barrel. And I don't know if this one is full auto ready for a sear. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 12:52:27 PM EDT
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Oh shit I just got in my PTR91 and have a pistol on layaway at Buds. How did I miss this? Dammit must have...
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Posted: 7/27/2018 1:05:34 PM EDT
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I'm in for one!
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Posted: 7/27/2018 1:53:03 PM EDT
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Will thses have chrome lined barrels?
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Posted: 7/27/2018 2:13:32 PM EDT
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Will thses have chrome lined barrels? |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 2:17:02 PM EDT
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Do they charge you right away, or is it just to hold your spot?
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Posted: 7/27/2018 2:55:14 PM EDT
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Do they charge you right away, or is it just to hold your spot? Reserve info from Bud's: Products marked with RESERVE ITEM are out of stock for the Quantity you are Ordering. By placing an order for these items, you are reserving both the current advertised price and your position in line to receive the item from our next available shipment. We do not guarantee your wait time to receive the item. However, if your item is still not available after 90 days, and you no longer wish to wait, you may request a full refund. Canceling a "Reserve Order" within the first 90 days may result in a 10% cancellation fee. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 3:08:02 PM EDT
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Judging from their previous rifles I would say no. Odds are they will be nitrided like their 9C/T (aka MP5) barrels. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Will thses have chrome lined barrels? If so, does that include full auto?
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Posted: 7/27/2018 3:14:30 PM EDT
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Are the barrels covered under warranty? If so, does that include full auto? Edit: I am referring to the limited lifetime warranty. I'm sure if the barrel was defective it would be covered under normal warranty. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 3:41:16 PM EDT
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Anybody have a source for mags below $80 each?
 Factory mags that is.
You can put one on layaway at Buds for 20% down and 90 days to pay. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 4:27:39 PM EDT
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Anybody have a source for mags below $80 each? Factory mags that is.
You can put one on layaway at Buds for 20% down and 90 days to pay. 
That said, the Promag HK93 mag is actually pretty good for $12 or whatever it is now. Perhaps the only decent thing they make. If you look at HKparts.net at their HK93 mags, they are actually the unnamed US made ones for $25. Good reviews. The MKE translucent polymer were available for around $35 but they are pretty tight in my C93’s mag well and required a lot of fitting. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 4:51:00 PM EDT
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Damn......
Just as I told myself no more!..... |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 5:30:59 PM EDT
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I just dropped a grand on 2 guns and a bunch of parts. I don't have the money for this at all and it would have to go on a credit card. I need to be strong!
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Posted: 7/27/2018 6:30:03 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, order placed!
Thanks OP! |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 6:54:02 PM EDT
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Do they charge you right away, or is it just to hold your spot? Hopefully, they'll ship with a paddle magazine release. If not, I'll have one added. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 6:59:55 PM EDT
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I took the bait. I don’t have any HK/Clone rifles, I’ve always wanted one but for some reason never jumped. If nothing else this will be nice for the non-AR collection. If I hate it some reason I’m sure I can sell it for what I have in it.
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Posted: 7/27/2018 7:19:17 PM EDT
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I probably sold more of these than their email blast did. Maybe Bud’s should me up with an extra one for free.
PTR has been doing paddles releases on their rifles for the last two or so years, so it will be interesting to see if these will as well. My last C93 got a new German mag catch because the kit’s original was pretty worn out. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 7:23:44 PM EDT
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Since these are below the Century C308 price point (which PTR also has a hand in making) which does not have a paddle release, I'm assuming these C93 rifles will not have one either.
But I would be more than happy to be wrong on this.
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Posted: 7/27/2018 10:00:23 PM EDT
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I'm in for one. Couldn't resist. Was willing to pay more for a used C93 as I had been looking for one. Figured this will do. Just need a good source for cheap quality mags.
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Posted: 7/27/2018 10:48:52 PM EDT
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I'm broke as shit right now. Must resist not putting it on a CC.
Fuck it I FO'ed.
Also.... If they can sell these for $550, why the fuck is a 9mm so much more 
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Posted: 7/27/2018 11:22:34 PM EDT
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Fuck!
I want that! |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:01:56 AM EDT
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That said, the Promag HK93 mag is actually pretty good for $12 or whatever it is now. Perhaps the only decent thing they make. If you look at HKparts.net at their HK93 mags, they are actually the unnamed US made ones for $25. Good reviews. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:22:52 AM EDT
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I mean, isn't that how HKparts sells everything?
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:32:51 AM EDT
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I had a real hk 93, no thanks. Too heavy and a shitty trigger.
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:54:18 AM EDT
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I had a real hk 93, no thanks. Too heavy and a shitty trigger.
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Posted: 7/28/2018 2:14:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think thats HK's slogan. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 2:30:47 AM EDT
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I really like the platform, especially at the price point. However I do not like the factory magazine prices, especially for anything besides the 40 rounders.
I am aware of the aftermarket options but they just don't have the same quality the factory ones do. I'll pass on these ones, just like I have been passing on them for the past few years since Century started to pump them out. Maybe one day I'll stumble into a deal on a pile of factory magazines and I'll have to change my stance. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 4:23:50 AM EDT
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Remaining inventory, I wonder if it was all the rejects sent back to Century and they grabbed them up and are reworking them.
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Posted: 7/28/2018 11:15:56 AM EDT
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I had a real hk 93, no thanks. Too heavy and a shitty trigger. The thing is I know that I would buy it, be super happy for a while and then never shoot it. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:10:07 PM EDT
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Arfcom, a gift and a curse. Thanks for posting OP. PTR reputation and great price makes this a no brainer. I know I would regert not Fo'n.
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:30:11 PM EDT
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Arfcom, a gift and a curse. Thanks for posting OP. PTR reputation and great price makes this a no brainer. I know I would regert not Fo'n. 
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Posted: 7/28/2018 5:01:39 PM EDT
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Does anyone know if PTR will be producing a HK33 5.56 rifle in 2019 or is just rumor/wishful thinking?
The fact that PTR worked these Bud's rifles would make me think they would. It would be good training/working out the bugs session before ramping up pure PTR 5.56 rifles. My $0.02 for what it's worth. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 5:32:33 PM EDT
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How much work to turn it into a 53?
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Posted: 7/28/2018 7:01:40 PM EDT
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I might regret this but I just FO'ed.
Stupid forum |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 9:11:55 PM EDT
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How much work to turn it into a 53? Like, a whole lot |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 9:46:25 PM EDT
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A lot. Like, a whole lot Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How much work to turn it into a 53? Like, a whole lot |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 11:42:34 PM EDT
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Is this a really good price on these? Some googling reveals that the Century built CA93s were on sale for $499 years ago. These would be better overall quality?
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Posted: 7/29/2018 12:10:24 AM EDT
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Is this a really good price on these? Some googling reveals that the Century built CA93s were on sale for $499 years ago. These would be better overall quality? I have seen them sell for $650 and up. The PTR rebuilds will be much better and for cheaper. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 12:13:21 AM EDT
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Yes and yes. I have seen them sell for $650 and up. The PTR rebuilds will be much better and for cheaper. Even if they were complete parts kits, with no receiver, they'd be worth $550. PTR wouldn't put their name on them if they sucked. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 12:35:31 AM EDT
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Yep, not passing this one up.
In the description it says, "PTR will also powder coat, assemble, and warrant these C93s. That's right this gun is covered by PTR-91s limited lifetime warranty!" That sealed the deal for me. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 8:34:32 AM EDT
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Does anyone know about how many will be available?
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Posted: 7/29/2018 10:53:27 AM EDT
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Does anyone know about how many will be available? |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 10:59:34 AM EDT
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PTR says 800 |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 11:28:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where did you find out that info? They said they would have more info during business hours on twist rate etc but confirmed they are making them, they are mostly HK parts from surplus and they are doing around 800. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 11:29:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I asked PTR They said they would have more info during business hours on twist rate etc but confirmed they are making them, they are mostly HK parts from surplus and they are doing around 800. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 11:47:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I asked PTR They said they would have more info during business hours on twist rate etc but confirmed they are making them, they are mostly HK parts from surplus and they are doing around 800. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 12:13:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any info on if it’s using a full auto bolt carrier and if it has the paddle magazine release? I asked about barrel profile, barrel coating and twist, paddle mag release and FA BCG. I'll post what I find out. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 1:52:24 PM EDT
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No, not yet but they had me send an email with questions and said someone would get back to me next week. I asked about barrel profile, barrel coating and twist, paddle mag release and FA BCG. I'll post what I find out. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 2:24:26 PM EDT
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I put it on a my credit card.
Thanks for the increased debt, you fuckers.
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Posted: 7/29/2018 2:33:08 PM EDT
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Tempting. Hopefully some will still be available when I have some free money.
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